This place does what it says on the tin which is sell perfume chuck…read more The draw is the perfumes are cheaper than you'll pay in your average chemists. They stock classy brands like Chloe and Clinique as well as celeb perfumes (why would you want to smell like a celeb, I don't geddit!) like Coleen Rooneys, Britney Spears and Gwen Stefanni's line (which come in cute little bottles with Japanese cartoon characters on top of them). Prices range from about £20-£40. A great place for guys looking for a last minute pressie for the missus. They also do men's perfume's too (do you call it perfume when it's for a man?!)

This little gem of a shop has saved my skin so many times. And worringly for the female population,…read moreI think this is a pretty regular occurence with gentlemen like myself. I'll set the scene: It is coming up to your mother's, sister's or better-half's birthday and you haven't a notion what to get them. You have done the jewellry thing quite alot and interestingly she hasn't worn that necklace you bought for her since her last birthday... You can remember them mentioning something about a new perfume coming out that they wanted but as usual they mentioned it when you were awake which means you probably weren't listening. It all looks bleak. Wait, what is that big shiny light over there beside the worst shirt shop in the world? Aah it is our hero. A shop that not only has lots of choice but also comes complete with gift sets (that's what you want) and a lovely member of staff to come along and actually help you, rather than you lifting the first one with the savings sign infront of it. They are priced very cheap compared to the likes of Boots or chemists (though the internet is cheaper so if you are organised... ha!... try there) I'd highly recommend this place because it's cheap and the staff are excellent. End scene

The staff in here are absolute kings/queens of up-selling. If you go in here looking for a bottle…read moreof aftershave you'll probably come out with an entire gift set and a free wash bag because you've spent so much. That's exactly what happened to me yesterday - saw a nice wee bag out the front and went in to have a look - 5 minutes later I'm smelling like a bouquet and my wallet is feeling a lot lighter. The Perfume Shop being a chain is as you'd expect - they've got all the big brand fragrances as well as some lesser known ones. I would always go here over other chemists that sell aftershave as you're bound to get a good deal. The staff are what sets this place apart from other stores. Really nice and they'll give you advice on what smells the best. 3 Stars only because it's a chain. If it was a staff rating only it would be a solid 5 stars!

This is one of the smaller concessions in Bloomfield Shopping Centre and the lack of size means…read morethat you have to rely heavily on the staff to get you stuff so you can check it out before you buy. This is fine if you know what you want but if you are browsing or are a bit unsure this can make things a bit awkward. The prices are pretty standard and you can get gift vouchers which I think is excellent because that means you can let your girlfriend or boyfriend to pick their own stuff. This not only means they'll get what they want but it also means you don't really have to put too much effort into it. Its based in Bloomfield Shopping Centre which means that it is easy to get to, has plenty of parking, ATMs and other shops about so its really convenient to head here to pick up a gift.

I really like The Perfume Shop, it is very small and all the products are all behind the counter so…read moreyou can not have a sniff before you buy unless you ask the usually helpful staff. The Perfume Shop always has good deals on and you will probably not find the stuff in here cheaper anywhere else. Oh and the girls who work there are always great to look at and they will obviously smell nice which is a Brucey bonus! The location of the shop is convenient and it is in the centre of the shopping centre so you have to walk past it, but you will most likely not get very far before the scents and pretty ladies lure you in.

No matter how small the airport they still manage to cram one of these stores in. In this case The…read moreWorld Duty Free store stretches the whole length of the departure lounge. There's a large selection of perfume and aftershave as well as jewellery and accessories. There's a small alcohol section where you can pick up some discounted spirits. It's always well staffed and there will be someone to assist you with your purchases. Never fear if you've forgotten to get someone a Belfast specific souvenir because you can grab one here - be warned though - you'll pay top dollar here! All in all this is an essential element in any airport and one that comes as expected. Pretty handy!

Carrickfergus now has two branches of this little shop, World of Colour (I believe there is another…read moreone in Ballyclare too) - they have a great selection of makeup, nail polish, toiletries and perfumes. They also have useful hints and tips on the shelves, stating whether this product is a good replacement for well known, more expensive brands. I got the W7 concealer which is better than Touche Eclat, and less than half the price! They also sell my favorite brand of foundation for £2 cheaper than anywhere else. To top it off the staff are extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and they also offer a loyalty scheme.

World of Colour - Could I love this shop any more? Well ok I could own it that would be pretty…read moreawesome. But anyhow, it's a mini sale make up paradise. They sell a range of brand name products for a great discount price. They also sell lots of brand perfume as well as imitation ones which smell exactly like the real deal. Brands include; Benefit, Clarins, Nivea etc. Your basic make up ranges all at discount price, great! I could spend all day in here smelling all the pretty scents and testing out all the samples of make up but I would probably end up looking like some nut job from a loony bin, so I'll resist and call in every now and again.

I'll make no secret of the fact that as I've aged my requirements in terms of cosmetics, lotions…read moreand potions has changed considerably. Ironically, in my youth, all that held my interest were the latest scientific breakthroughs in anti wrinkle formulas or the best, brightest, heavy-duty coverage makeup. All irrelevant of the cost. Now with age and wisdom (which I wish had come much, much sooner) I'm only interested in the truly important things. These are ensuring that products I use on my skin cause no harm to animals or the environment. Thankfully this is were Superdrug is miles ahead of the opposition. Superdrug is the high street leader, in terms of own-brand products, which are proudly labelled vegetarian, vegan and Leaping Bunny certified (not tested on animals). So every single Superdrug own-brand item including toothpaste, deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, sunblock, tanning lotion and the B Makeup range are THE most ethical items you can buy from any chemist or supermarket. Plus this isn't all - all these items are high quality, work superbly and are easy on the purse. So don't waste your time, money or sacrifice your principles. Instead shop at Superdrug - I wish I'd started years ago.

This is one of the best known pharmacy/Boots like chains that populate Northern Ireland and…read moreSemi-Chem has an amazing reputation. This reputation comes from selling for £5 what other chains would sell for about £10. The bad bit is that they don't always have the size of selection or the more high-end items that you can pick up in Boots. This particular branch is right in the heart of Castle Court which means it is easy to get to as well as very convenient if you are just popping in to pick up some stuff. This store is always well stocked and the staff are always really dead on. All in all, if you can't get to Boots you may as well call in here.

I'm always a little mad at myself for not shopping in Semi-Chem more. I mean, they are, nine times…read moreout of ten, cheaper than Boots, and yet I always end up being won over by the promise of points! The Semi-Chem in Castlecourt is a good size and so you can usually get everything you need there. It does tend to get very busy though, so be prepared to queue.

Everyone has been in to a Boots before so I won't start explaining what they sell, I'll focus on…read morethis store and what's great, good and bad about it! First up, there actually isn't too much bad about this Boots, mainly good and great. It's absolutely huge, it would remind you of a warehouse - because it's so huge it stocks almost everything you can find on their website. You have all the usuals as well as an electrical section. This Boots also has a large aftershave/perfume and specialised make up section with the major big brands being represented (Clarins etc). There's a few tills so you won't wait too long and as with most high street chains they are happy to accept credit and debit cards, failing that there's an ATM outside. The parking situation here is great if you can get a space - there's a huge free car park at this complex but it is always busy!

By far the best boots store to go to! It is also one of the biggest!…read more The main reason I come here is to purchase makeup! They have an Estée Lauder, clarins, Lancôme and no7 counter here! But the most exciting part for me is that they stock nyx makeup which is an American drug store brand which is amazing! They have a high range of hair products and skin care products! In regards to Health and beauty I would be shocked if you didn't find what you were looking for here! I could spend over an hour browsing through this store!

The magpie that I am loves sparkly things, and everything sparkles in here, and today so did the…read moreservice. I was just walking through to the Paperchase part and accidentally, totally deliberately, found myself in front of my favourite perfume. As I took a sneaky sniff a glamorous assistant appeared by magic and suggested that they had special gift sets round the corner if it was something I was interested in. When I explained I wasn't looking for a gift, it was just something I loved, she said she hoped Santa would bring me some and rushed off to a drawer where she produced some samples of it for me to 'keep me going til Christmas'. What a sweetie! Yes, House of Fraser is not cheap, but with lovely service like that (which has happened before) I'll always be back. I'll just wait until the sales.

I generally shop online for H of F. As too be honest the layout of the shop freaks me out…read more Of, I may on occasion, rush to the Tom form aftershave and give myself a blitz. But no one can prove nothing. Don't feel that the store has any soul.

Kind of the original sort of ethical shop that was, as everyone knows founded by Anita Roddick and…read moreis still a shop dedicated to environmental products and this sometimes pushes the prices up a little bit. The shop always smells great and you can get an amazing selection of soaps, skincare, shampoos and bath stuff. It maybe isn't as good as the legendary Lush, of which there is quite a big one in Belfast but the Body Shop is still pretty good. The staff in here are all young girls, which is good and bad, they can be friendly but they can also be a little bit aloof as well. Its based in the Bloomfield Shopping Centre which means it has excellent parking near by, access to plenty of ATMs, is easy to get to and there are plenty of other shops around which makes this wee shop really convenient to pop into.

This Body Shop has been in the same location in Bloomfields Shopping centre since its conception…read more It is one of the only ever present retail outlets in Bloomfields that has stood the test of time, this says a lot for the place. In a competitive shopping centre it has fought off many rivals. To be honest I do not really like The Body Shop, its super ethical and over priced if you ask me. All there products are amazing but as I previously mentioned they seem change the prices far too often. This Body Shop is in a great location and is always a decent bet if you are looking for a present for a female. It shows that you care about the planet as well as caring for them. It works on so many levels. With good parking, ATM access in Bloomfields Body Shop is thriving.